Applicants do not have to meet all the criteria in order to be considered an artist, non-profit arts professional, cultural industry professional or arts supporter; however, the Membership Committee will use these criteria as a guide with which to make the determination of eligibility. The decision of the committee is binding.

Criteria to qualify as an artist: We define a professional artist as someone ·∙ Who has specialized training in his or her (not necessarily in academic institutions) ·∙ Who is recognized by his or her peers (artists working in the same artistic tradition) ·∙ Who has a commitment to devoting more time to activity if financially feasible ·∙ Who makes their living as an artist or has spent more time at their art than at any other occupation

Criteria to qualify as a Non-Profit Arts Professional or Cultural Industry Professional: We define these as an individual who has been employed on a full or part time basis for a minimum of 2 years by registered non-profit arts organizations or cultural industry organizations and whose career has demonstrated a commitment to the field of arts and culture.

Criteria to qualify as an Arts Supporter: We define an Arts Supporter as an individual who has demonstrated long-term commitment to supporting the arts and culture sector as a volunteer, donor, supporter, patron or collector.

Please note: • Only one member of the household needs to meet the criteria. • People who have retired or are no longer practicing artists may base their application on their previous experience.